480-208-1287(cell) 2636 N Sycamore St • Arlington,VA 22207 ryan.raya@gmail.com
Highlights
Dynamic and organized leader that excels in constructive communications that brings theory to implementation. Combining highly successful experience with focus on accountability and respect to maintain superior levels of team involvement while successfully managing multiple off-ice administrational aspects that lead to both superior on-ice product and organizational representation. Highly recognized as a reliable manager at pivotal junctures that require highly sensitive and nimble decision-making.
Assumed full treasurer duties and bank account establishment/management/auditing processes
Worked through many difficult roster management issues including discipline committee hearings, injury and medical consultations with doctors, and challenging parent discipline circumstances
U18A Head Coach/ Chesapeake Bay Hockey League Representative
Virginia Wild Hockey Club 2010 – 2011 Ashburn, VA
Won Regular Season Championship with record of 15-3-2
Won Pennsylvania U18 tournament championship while going 4-0 in round robin bracket
Posted best records, most goals scored, fewest goals against in Virginia Wild Organization
Organized tryouts and assisted in evaluation of talent of all age and talent levels
Led transformation of a sub .500 team into playoff qualifier after assuming interim head coach position
Finished as 1st Runner-up in Can Am Regional Silver Sticks tournament
Managed and coordinated game schedule, travel, and team operations
Designed and executed practices focusing on skill development and situational reaction
U16AA Assistant Coach/ Goalie Coach
Virginia Wild Hockey Club 2008 – 2010 Ashburn, VA
Instructed Tier II Peewee/ Bantam/ Midget goalies in mechanics and theory of goaltending
Achieved significant reduction in GAA, averaging 30 percent
Achieved significant increase in Save Percentage averaging 15 percent compared to pre-instruction period
Consulted for all age levels within Wild Organization for goalie improvement and refinement
Bantam Assistant Coach/ Goalie Coach
Ashburn Powerplay Program 2010 Ashburn, VA
First runner-up in Summer League Championship tournament
Recruited and evaluated players for the top Tier II Travel Select program
Directed and formulated multi-faceted practices focused on defensive zone responsibly and functional responsibilities
Instructor
Robby Glantz Power Skating School 2004 Falmouth, ME
Assisted lead instructors in both on and off ice power skating training sessions
Facilitated event management and customer relations activities
Instructor
Atlanta Thrashers Hockey Club 2003 Atlanta, GA
Organized and executed Mite/Squirt/Peewee/Bantam hockey clinics including camp recruiting, accounts receivable, camp day activities, and skill instruction